The Area of the Brain That Is Most Clearly Involved

question 12

Multiple Choice

The area of the brain that is most clearly involved in controlled evaluations is ________.

• A)the prefrontal cortex
• B)the amygdala
• C)the hypothalamus
• D)the left temporal lobe
• E)the pons

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Definitions:

Nathanael Greene

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